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Purple Biotech Announces Publication in the Neuro Oncology Journal Demonstrating the Potential of NT219 to Suppress Brain Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer
Findings show combination therapy of NT219 and 5-flourouracil (5-FU) inhibits colorectal cancer brain metastasis through the IRS2 pathway IRS2, a novel target of NT219, is identified as a driver of brain metastasis in colorectal cancer, by comprehensive research conducted by Prof. Wolf and Dr. Rubinek team at Tel Aviv University and Sourasky Medical Center REHOVOT, Israel, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Biotech Ltd. ("Purple Biotech" or "the Company") (NASDAQ/TASE: PPBT), a clinical-s
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